CMT built the excitement for a second year in a row as they hosted several fun music events around Nashville leading up to their biggest event: CMT Music Awards.
The week celebrating the CMT Music Awards kicked off with the inaugural CMT Songbird Supper Club on Sunday, June 2nd , which you can read all about here. This elegant event was sponsored by Pepsi and held at the Neuhoff Site.
Check out the photos above in Instagram for some highlights from the evening that featured a special dinner created by some culinary superstars from across the U.S. and music by some fabulous up-and-coming country artists.
On Monday, June 3rd, the 2nd annual CMT Ram Jam: Artists To Watch concert was held at the Cowen at Top Golf, serving as the perfect setting for the evening that was presented by Ram Trucks. It featured dynamic, full-band performances by Runaway June, Morgan Wallen, and Jordan Davis in front of a packed house. Check out video clips from the night below.
Tuesday, June 4th, started with the 2nd annual CMT Block Party in the early afternoon at the beautiful Schmerhorn Symphony Center Plaza in downtown Nashville. Presented by Wendy’s who handed out free Frosties and chicken sandwiches to the hungry crowd. It was an outside event that featured performances by: Cassadee Pope, Brandon Lay, and Lainey Wilson.
Tuesday night began with the taping of CMT Crossroads with Brooks & Dunn and a star-studded line-up of friends in downtown Nashville in the middle of lower Broadway in front of a live audience. Fans stood for hours prior to the taping to get a glimpse of the sound checks taking place for the show. You can see a video clip below.
They were joined by: Brett Young, Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, Midland, Brandon Lancaster from LANCO, and more.
Tune-in for the premiere of this incredible CMT Crossroads on airing on FRIDAY, JUNE 28th at 10PM ET only on CMT.
The night didn’t stop there as the fun continued with an intimate late night acoustic round of music with some of the ladies of country music. It was held at the trendy True Music Room and Bar inside the Cambria Hotel, featuring some of CMT’s Next Women of Country members: Clare Dunn, Lindsay Ell, and Erin Enderlin. Sponsored by SEE HER and Citibank.
Afterwards, fans were given the opportunity to take pictures with and get autographs from the three talented ladies.
Finally, Wednesday kicked off early with CMT Sweat presented by Barry’s Bootcamp in the Gulch.
CMT Sweat was the can’t-miss kickoff to the CMT Music Awards happening lthat evening. Fans joined Barry’s trainers for an early-morning workout while enjoying music mixed live by DJ Anthony Batista. Attendees enjoyed swag giveaways and a free healthy breakfast.
In the early afternoon, day two of the CMT Block Party in front of the Schmerhorn Symphony Hall continued. Crowds gathered again for free chicken sandwiches and Frosties from the presenting sponsor, Wendy’s. It featured performances from Hardy, Rachel Wammack, and Ingrid Andress.
At last, the day of the CMT Music Awards had arrived after a fun-filled week leading up to their hallmark yearly event. Crews cleared the street around the Bridgestone Arena and began to set up the red carpet to the delight of excited onlookers anticipating what the evening had in store.
Stay tuned for the full wrap-up of the CMT Music Awards from our perspective!
We absolutely love any time we get a chance to attend any of CMT’s events. The CMT Music Awards is a favorite of ours that happens just before CMA Music Festival in Nashville and always is a highlight of our week.
